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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-09-66330 HI NUTES OF NOVEMBER 9 THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE , 1966 CITY OF UKIAH The City Council convened in regular at 8:01 P.H. with Vice-Mayor Scotto, Henderson and Harlowe present. Hayor session in the Council Councilman Crook, Norgard was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was unanimously carried the minutes of November 2, 1966 be approved as corrected. REPORT ON PERFORMANCE TEST RANNEY COLLECTOR WATER SUPPLY The City Manager read a memorandum from the City Engineer which accompanied the "Report on Performance Test, Ranney Collector Water Supply, City of Ukiah, California" which pointed out that the quantity and quality requirements contained in the City specifications had been met by the Contractor and recommended acceptance by the City. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the performance test of the Ranney Collector be accepted as meetin9 the requirements of the contract. The City Engineer reviewed the work program from completing the entire project. In genera], additional work by the City and additional equipment to be purchased will result in the collector bein9 connected to the water system slnortly after the first of the calendar year. The advisability of providing suitable generator equipment to be used in case of power failure was discussed and it was agreed that the cost of such a unit should be added to the application for federal funds which should be ready for submission within approximately two weeks. ABSCO PAVING, INC. PROGRESS PAYMENT The City Manager read a memorandum giving the details of the progress payment due ABSCO Pavin9, inc. under their contract for street improvements on Perkins Street in the amount $6,747.75. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $79,207.88 be approved and ordered paid, in- cludin9 the progress payments to Ranney Hethod Western Corpora- tion and ABSCO Paving, inc. PG&E PETITIOH FOR RECONSIDERATION OF P.U.C. DECISION The City Attorney advised that Pacific Gas & Electric Company had fi]ed a petition 'for reconsideration of the Public Utilities Commission's decision regardinW their rate app]icatio~i There will be no action unless it comes up at a further hearin9. Tine Council will be advised of any Public Utilities Commission decision. ANTI-TRUST PIPE CASES: CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS The City Attorney reported that the Attorney General is proceeding with depositions. It appears that the cases wi]] not go to trial until next year and at that time only a 'few cases wi]] Do. It is not l<nown at this time whether the City's case will be one of this number, but the Council will be advised of the p~3ress. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 9, 1966 - PAGE 2 PERKINS STREET CONDEMNATION PROCEEDI~S The City Attorney reported that a memorandum to set 'For trial had been filed in City vs, Clarke and Pioneer Company regarding Per!<ins Street widening, A satisfactory settlement has r~ot as yet been worked out with the Pioneer Company and it appears that it may be necessary to go ~ trial, and the memorandum to set wi]] assure an early trial date, REPORT ON BIDS RECEIVED FOR LADDER TRUCK The C i truck the sp cons id allow ty Manager reported that the bids received for the ladder contained a series of alternates with some deviations from ecifications, therefore it was his recommendation that eration of the bids be continued until the next meeting to time 'For study of the bids. REPORT ON MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL & BATH HOUSE The City Manager reported that the deficiencies enumerated by the Health Department concerning the Municipal Swimming Pool and Bath House had been checked out by City personnel and found to be justified. To make the necessary corrections, it will be necessary to demolish the bath house and remove and replace the concrete deck around the pool. The City Manager stated that the Health Depart- ment will accept stage improvement to correct these deficiencies. The estimated cost of the new bath house'is $25,000 and $10,000 to remove and replace .the concrete deck around the pool. The City Manager and the City Engineer were instructed to consult with the citizens committee concerning the committee's plans for construc- tion of a racing pool adjacent to the present pool and report to the Council in two weeks in order to determine how the committee's plan may effect the location of a replacement bath house. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION RETARDED CHILDREN'S WEEK After Retard claime Retard the pr reading in full the proclamation submitted by the local ed Children's' Workshop in Ukiah. Vice-Mayor Scotto pro- d the week of November 1/+th through 23rd, 1966 to be ed Childrens' Weel< and requested all citizens to support ogram in their considered judgment. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION UKIAH HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK After reading in full the proclamation submitted by the Ukiah High School, it was reported that Vice-Mayor Scotto had proclaimed the week of November 7th through 11, 1966 to be Ukiah High School spiri't Week and requested all citizens to participate as much as possible in High School activities for that week. ITEMS FOR AIRPORT COMMISSION CONSIDERATION The cons repo City Manager enumerated the -Following points whicln will be idered at the next Airport Commission meeting, after which rt will be made to the Council. The Naval Reserve unit has requested consideration'of ~long term lease for one acre of land for a naval reserve buildin9. A request will be submitted directly to the Airport Commission for their con- sideration at the next regularly scheduled meetin9. H II,:UTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEHBER 9, 1966 - PAGE 3 The Sis-Q Flying Service request will also be considered at the Airport Commission meeting and also a formal consideration of the request from tlne Smith-Air, Inc. it was pointed out that the overall effect of types of construction under consideration would have to be anal,/zed accordingly in order to determine the effect on the total airport development, The beautification of airport property will also be discussed at the next regularly scheduled Airport Commission meetin::j. CORRESPONDENCE: LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES The City Manager reported that a letter has been received from the League of California Cities requesting names of city officials who would like to serve on League Committees during the next ,year. CHANGE OF DATE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING The date of the special Council meeting scheduled to discuss ~ preliminary plans for proposed City Hall was changed to Tuesday, November 22, 1966. REPORT ON GOLF COURSE FEES The City Manager reported that a detailed report on the proposed increase of golf fees will be completed and ready for Council consideration next week. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked if there would be County cooperation on the use of the City dump and was advised that a complete report will be submitted for the consideration of the Council and Board of Supervisors, possibly after the first of the year. Councilman Crook asked what had been worked out wi th county and school officials on the parking lot on the corner of School and Henry. The City Manager reported that a meeting had been schedule but had to be cancelled due to illness of one of the members of the committee. Councilman Crook asked if the City had obtained participation from the Sanitation District as requested and was advised that the meeting scheduled was postponed until November 14, 1966. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson asked if the bond election for the proposed Library is scheduled for April, 1967 and was advised that no official date has been set. Councilman Henderson asked concerning the status of the plans for the proposed Fire House. The City Manager reported that the architects have completed the authorized part of their work and after further consideration of the Council, the architects could start on the construction drawings. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto inquired concerning the small signs donated by the American Automobile Association which had been placed on the parking meters. The City Manager reported that he had similar inquiries and could see no violation in the use of them and did not interpret this as a problem. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 9, 1966 - PAGE 4 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Vice-Mayor Scotto declared the meeting adjourned at 9:43 P.M. to meet again Wednesday, November 16, 1966. ''VICE MAYOI~ - ATTEST: C i ty Clerk